{"title":"Jackie Edwards","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJamaican ska and reggae singer and songwriter, Jackie Edwards (1938-1992), was one of the first artists to be signed to Island Records in 1962. He gained recognition for his hits \"Keep On Running\" and \"Somebody Help Me,\" which were later popularized by The Spencer Davis Group. With a distinct sound that blended ska and reggae, Edwards left an indelible mark on the music industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his career, Jackie Edwards drew inspiration from various genres such as rocksteady, soul, and rhythm and blues. His smooth vocals captivated audiences worldwide, earning him a dedicated fan base. Known for his songwriting prowess, he penned numerous tracks that showcased his talent for storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJackie Edwards' musical style continues to influence contemporary artists today. His legacy lives on through timeless classics like \"Keep On Running\" and \"Somebody Help Me.\" Fans of Pat Kelly, The Maytones, Jimmy London, Slim Smith, Dobby Dobson, Delroy Wilson, Ken Boothe, Barbara Jones,and other iconic performers will appreciate the artistry of this legendary Jamaican musician.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"original-mr-cool-ruler","title":"Original \"Mr. Cool Ruler\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eReissued on vinyl for the very first time! Originally released in 1983, this reggae lovers album was recorded by Scientist, produced by Bunny Lee, with the best of Jamaican musicians like Sly and Robbie, Jackie Mittoo, Winston Wright, Earl Chinna Smith and more... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdwards was born in Jamaica in 1938 where he was raised with fourteen siblings. Strongly influenced by Nat King Cole, he began performing at the age of 14. He came to the attention of Chris Blackwell in 1959. Edwards had four number one singles in Jamaica between 1960 and 1961, all self-written ballads with Latin-influenced music.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Blackwell set up Island Records in London in 1962, Edwards travelled with him. Edwards worked as a singer and songwriter for Island, recording as a solo artist and also duets with Millie Small, as well as performing duties such as delivering records. He wrote both \"Keep On Running\" and \"Somebody Help Me\", that became number one singles in the United Kingdom for The Spencer Davis Group. He continued to work as a recording artist himself, with regular album releases through to the mid-1980s. Much of his later work was produced by Bunny Lee, and he also worked with The Aggrovators.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lantern Rec","offers":[{"title":"Black LP","offer_id":50406172754251,"sku":"2026943","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/7427255403708_eae7d3c9_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726584150"},{"product_id":"jackie-edwards-del-davis-i-feel-so-bad-baby-don-t-wake-me","title":"Jackie Edwards \/ Del Davis - I Feel So Bad \/ Baby Don't Wake Me","description":"\u003cp\u003eRocksteady and Reggae have long been a part of the rare soul scene, since its inception in the early Sixties. It’s easy to hear the influence of early American R\u0026amp;B in the development of ‘Ska’ and as ‘Soul’ music took over as “the sound of young America”, in the mid-Sixties, it too tinged the sound of Jamaica. No more so than our dance floor anthem \u003ci\u003eI Feel So Bad\u003c\/i\u003e by the legendary Jackie Edwards. Edwards was born Wilfred Gerald Edwards in Jamaica in 1938 and by the age of 22 had already scored a No.1 record on the island. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe’d had four chart-topping hits before signing to Chris Blackwell’s new Island imprint in 1962. He became an integral part of Island Records, as a prolific artist, songwriter, producer and general helper. He wrote \u003ci\u003eKeep On Running\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eSomebody Help Me\u003c\/i\u003e for the British R\u0026amp;B band The Spencer Davis Group, both of which went to No.1 on the U.K. pop charts. \u003ci\u003eI Feel So Bad\u003c\/i\u003e was released on the distinctive ‘red and white’ Island logo in 1967 and was adopted by the burgeoning U.K. underground soul scene, most notably at the Twisted Wheel club in Manchester. It has been played on the ever evolving Northern Soul scene ever since and, a half-century on, commands a price tag of £700+ for a mint original. Fortunately our devastingly good-looking “official” reissue can be bought for a more modest sum. Jackie Edwards is also responsible for our flip-side \u003ci\u003eBaby Don’t Wake Me \u003c\/i\u003ewhich he wrote and produced for reggae singer DEL DAVIS at the turn of the Seventies. The combination of Jackie’s well-honed soul-induced musicianship and Davis’ gravelly soulful vocals create the perfect Northern\/Crossover dancer. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Outta Sight","offers":[{"title":"Black | 7\"","offer_id":50417393172811,"sku":"1102746","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0512bfb6-60ff-4500-ac83-0b6f9b3c14d2_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726728490"},{"product_id":"mister-peaceful","title":"Mister Peaceful","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJackie Edwards\u003c\/strong\u003e voice can be heard on 100’s of Ska, R\u0026amp;B, Soul, and Rocksteady records. In fact, all the incarnations that evolved from Reggae. He was at the birth of Island Records and his distinctive soulful voice has rightly given him the moniker of the Original Cool Ruler.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJackie Edwards was a renowned singer from the early days and by 1959 had presented future Island Records owner Chris Blackwell with two outstanding tunes. The first a sentimental ballad \"\u003cem\u003eYour Eyes are Dreaming\u003c\/em\u003e\" and a Latin beat tune \"\u003cem\u003eTell me Darling\u003c\/em\u003e\". His songwriting skills were much in demand and his popularity of such importance that when Chris Blackwell went to London in 1962 to set up his record company he took his top Balladeer Jackie with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis would pay dividends when a UK group Blackwell had signed called The Spencer Davis Group went on to release two of Jackie’s compositions \"\u003cem\u003eKeep on Running\u003c\/em\u003e\" and \"\u003cem\u003eSomebody Help Me\u003c\/em\u003e\", which topped the British charts in 1966. Kingston Sounds have compiled some of Jackie Edwards's finest songs..all cool tunes in different Reggae styles but all sung to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kingston Sounds","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50463701500235,"sku":"1007522","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"LP","offer_id":50463702024523,"sku":"1007523","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/ab0f6768-3108-477b-a9f0-753868261f4b_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727396483"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/collections\/test_ac0c1137_thumbnail_4096_01e079d9-f8af-49e4-9c3a-adb60b9daee4.jpg?v=1726584128","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/de\/collections\/jackie-edwards.oembed","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}